Shufa: Chinese calligraphic handwriting (CCH) for health and behavioural therapy

International Journal of Psychology

Volumn 41, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 282-286

  Kao, Henry S R ^a  

^a SUN YAT SEN UNIVERSITY   (China)

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EID: 33750087879     PISSN: 00207594     EISSN: 1464066X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00207590544000059     Document Type: Review

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